Astrid pulled up to Blue Oysters, the neon lights of the sign casting a glow over the crowded parking lot. She drummed her fingers on the steering wheel. Wondering if Andrew would show up?

She grew impatient as she waited, her eyes scanning the parking lot for any sign of Andrew's car. And then, suddenly, there he was - pulling into the lot in his sleek black sedan, John riding with him as always.

Astrid's heart skipped a beat as she watched Andrew step out of the car, his eyes scanning the crowd with a mixture of caution and curiosity. He didn't seem to notice her, and she breathed a...